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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 220.62 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 220.62 and 129.84 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 220.62 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/220.62 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 220.62 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 28,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,645.30/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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